Tag Archives: Author Giveaways

Welcome Author Amanda Davis – Giveaway Alert

Today I welcome author Amanda Davis who is celebrating her recent picture book MOONLIGHT MEMORIES, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan. About a year ago, I reached out to Amanda knowing MOONLIGHT MEMORIES, was coming out in 2023 and I wanted to learn more. I discovered that this sweet story is inspired by her personal experienceContinue reading “Welcome Author Amanda Davis – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Pamela Morgan – Giveaway Alert

Today I’m welcoming Pamela Morgan, a playwright, director, and now we are celebrating her debut as a children’s author! Her book, SIMPLY SKYE, illustrated by Heather Bell releases 7/11/23! It’s a story of self-acceptance and breaking gender stereotypes, published by Amicus. I’ve known Heather since our debut group in 2019 and her artwork has alwaysContinue reading “Welcome Author Pamela Morgan – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Katey Howes – Giveaway Alert

Today I welcome author Katey Howes whose fifth and sixth books were published four months apart. When we chatted about which book to celebrate we decided that the most recent one, Woven of the World, illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova had received a lot of attention since it’s release in February, and it would be funContinue reading “Welcome Author Katey Howes – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 4/6/23

Congratulations Kendra Dillon, winner of Jill Dana’s fabulous giveaway, BUTTERNUT & BUTTERCUP, illustrated by Rachel Tan-Hwee. Thank you Jill for being on the blog. Kendra, email me your mailing address so that I can share it with Jill. Don’t miss my interview from Tuesday, 4/4 with author Marcia Bergner, celebrating her new picture book, BUSYContinue reading “Winner Announcement 4/6/23”

Welcome Author Jill Dana – Giveaway Alert

Today I am excited to share my interview with author friend Jill Dana who I met as a judge with Rate Your Story . We are also part of Picture Book Gold, a promotion group that has recently celebrated the release of Jill’s second book, BUTTERNUT & BUTTERCUP, illustrated by Rachel Tan-Hwee. Jill has beenContinue reading “Welcome Author Jill Dana – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Stephanie Gibeault – Giveaway Alert

Today I welcome my Picture Book Gold author friend Stephanie Gibeault. Over the years, we have crossed paths on social media in different children’s book groups. When my real life friend and I decided to form a promotion group together for 2023 and beyond, Stephanie’s name was mentioned as someone we should ask. Fortunately, sheContinue reading “Welcome Author Stephanie Gibeault – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 2/23/23

Congratulations Michelle Steinberg, you are the winner of Beth Anderson’s wonderful giveaway, CLOAKED IN COURAGE: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier, illustrated by Anne Lambelet. Thank you, Beth for being on the blog. Michelle, please email me at Ljrwritenow @ g mail dot com so that I can connect you with Beth. Earlier this week IContinue reading “Winner Announcement 2/23/23”

Welcome Author Catherine Ciocchi – Giveaway Alert

Today I am sharing my interview with Catherine Ciocchi who combined her love of baseball and science, two of my favorite things! SCIENCE MATTER AND THE BASEBALL PARK, a wonderful picture book illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, published by Gnome Road combines the joy and excitement of a story about a baseball game withContinue reading “Welcome Author Catherine Ciocchi – Giveaway Alert”

Welcome Author Beth Anderson – Giveaway Alert

Today I am pleased to share my interview with Beth Anderson who has written several inspiring nonfiction picture books. She has a gift for finding a person in history most of us have never heard about and telling their story in a fascinating way. Her books, SMELLY KELLY AND HIS SUPER SENSES, How James Kelly’sContinue reading “Welcome Author Beth Anderson – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 1/26/23

Congratulations Sara Petersohn winner of a wonderful YA novel, SEVEN PERCENT OF RO DEVEREUX , from Ellen O’Clover. Sara, please email me at ljrwritenow at G mail dot com with your mailing address so that I can connect you to your prize. Readers, if you missed Tuesday’s interview with middle grade author Mary Boone whoseContinue reading “Winner Announcement 1/26/23”